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Old 03-08-2015, 01:18 PM
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I'm thinking about getting into Tolumnias but I would be growing in my 40g tank. Are there any hybrids or intergeneric hybrids that are bred to have a compact flower spike? I'm thinking around 6-8" with spike.

Also, do they do well in cooler temperatures? It would be down to 55f winter and up to 80f max in the summer.

I can provide pretty high light and install another bulb if necessary, high humidity but good air movement (plants mounted with sphagnum dry out within a few hours).

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I have a very tiny Tolumnia that I just love. Mine has not bloomed yet, still young and small. The seller told me the spike was around 8" with lavender blooms. She has the mother plant. You might want to look at Tolumnia sylvertris 'El Gato' AM/SFOS.

I grow mine in a tabletop greenhouse with night temps around 60f and daytime for now around 70-75f. It grows like a little weed. My humidity stays around 70. The fans are about 1 inch and grow an inch or a little more apart. Really cute.
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